The Hartmann Report

Conversations with Great Minds - Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, Ph.D - HOW THE OTHER HALF EATS: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No More "Tokyo Roses" Trying To Destroy Our Democracy! We’ve already banned fully-automatic weapons, shoulder-fired missiles & sawed-off shotguns, only used to kill humans -- it’s not a stretch. Ban Rittenhouse’s AR15 & Russian AK47s to save American lives. Senator Bernie Sanders joins the show to speak on the Build Back Better Bill & Defense Funding. The GOP Now Stands For Trolls, Vigilantes & Death. Crazy Alert! QAnon Dallas squatters have 'walked away from their lives' like Medieval Crusaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Civil & Human Rights activist Joe Madison is on day 16 of a hunger strike for voting rights. - Will he survive? He is the host of The Joe Madison Show weekdays on SiriusXM. Conversations with Great Minds - Mary Trump - The Reckoning: Our Nation’s Trauma and Finding A Way to Heal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hidden facts can finally be revealed about the tragic assassination of beloved President John F. Kennedy. Thom is joined by JFK Historian & author of numerous books, including The Hidden HIstory of the JFK Assassination, Lamar Waldron. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Critical Race Theory is the latest under attack by conservatives. Now American history is being erased by the GOP in North Dakota and Texas. Will your school be next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Progressive Representative Ro Khanna joins Thom to answer listener questions for a National Town Hall, as the US House celebrates the victory of passing Biden's Build Back Better Bill and the tragic acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Callers respond to the Rittenhouse verdict. Dr. Justin A. Frank weighs in on "What is the Psychology Behind Creating Fear Around Critical Race Theory & How Do You Purge Racism From a Society?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As lawmakers debate the Build Back Better Bill in Washington, DC, Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, takes time before the vote to answer listener questions in a National Progressive Townhall Meeting.What Should Jan 6th Be Called? Let's Stop Calling Jan 6th an Insurrection - It Was treason & a Coup Attempt. Geeky Science - How Coffee Saves Your Brain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time to break the curse of “Voodoo Economics,” and a return to manufacturing must be at the core of the effort to rebuild the “wealth of this nation.” Why Is the media hyping inflation and ignoring the good economic news?  Professor Richard Wolff joins the show to explain "What is Financialization and How Has It Damaged America?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epidemiologist & Senior Fellow-Federation of American Scientists Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - Is the World Locking Down Again on the New Covid Wave?Is It Time To Put American Oil Executives in Prison? When Are We Going To Hold "Public Good" over "Profits"? Now It's Crystal Clear - Joe Manchin Doesn't Care About Working People. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We may well be facing that terrible question that Trump true believers faced last year: what do we do? Winter is coming. How Many Lives Could Have Been Saved If Trump & Cronies Didn't Muzzle Experts? The GOP is Splintering into Pro and Anti-Trump - Bannon & Mnuchin have taken sides. Bannon Urges His Followers to "fight" & "We're taking down the Biden Regime," as he surrendered. Geeky Science - Is There a Vaccine for Dementia Coming?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reagan’s neoliberal policies — maintained to this day — sent our good manufacturing jobs overseas and now most all we’re left with are, “Do you want fries with that?” service jobs. Americans are furious. Why did the media call Youngkin the "education" candidate instead of the "racist" candidate? Geeky Science - How a cheap generic anti-depressant can help with covid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is free money a good thing for the children of wealthy white kids but free money to poor people or minorities is a terrible social ill that damages those young people for life? Callers debate the Rittenhouse "self-defense" claim.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Authoritarian Coups Are Gradual then Sudden. Trump's Depravity for Defending "Hang Mike Pense." Man Arrested For Threatening GOPer That Voted For Infrastructure Bill. Expert Decodes "Doublespeak" Charlottesville Nazis. Jennifer Stefano - Since The Rich Already Have Family Leave - Why Deny It To the Poor? The Fetal Heartbeat Policy Kills Another Women - Is this Pro-Life? David Gosar - Why Isn't Rep. Gosar Being Held Responsible for His Death Threat?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why was Pence & his staff locked out of their offices & badges deactivated on Jan 6th? Host of the Mueller She Wrote Podcast, Allison Gill joins Thom to reveal startling new evidence.Why don't Jurists get to know that Kyle Rittenhouse was a right wing terrorist?One of the best ways to help disabled vets Is to pass the Voting Bill. Thom is joined by Naveed Shah of Veterans Against Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Democrats continue to ignore the American working class’ increasing hatred of neoliberal policies — particularly so-called “free trade” — they’ll get buried by it in the next elections.  Former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich finally is forced to answer for his hypocrisy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary civil rights activist Joe Madison is going on a hunger strike to push for the passing of the John Lewis Voting Act.   Investigative reporter Greg Palast joins Thom Hartmann to explain how to beat secret Jim Crow style voter suppression. Trump is turning the GOP into a domestic terrorist organization. Why is Gosar getting away with murder threats on AOC? Former prosecutor and trial lawyer, Debbie Hines reports on the Ahmaud Arbery Trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a shocking new report that the Claremont Institute laid out a detailed plan for using cops to overturn Trump's election loss. What If Every American's Home Was a Power Plant? If we’re committed to reaching zero emissions, we must return to that goal. Entrepreneur & former student of Trump University Art Cohen joins Thom to discuss Trump's grift and his legal win against Trump University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1,000 West Virginia hospital workers strike to “Build Back Better” in freezing weather. Will their Senator Joe Manchin deign to pay attention to them? As the so-called bi-partisan infrastructure bill has passed, all eyes are on the Senate to move on President Biden's Build Back Better Plan. Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom for a National Progressive Townhall Meeting with listener calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If a half-million people had died — unnecessarily — while Obama was president, you know how the GOP would react: after all, they held 4+ years of hearings over Bengazi and hounded Clinton for years. Why is the mass media failing to bring an accurate picture to Americans?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Freedom of religion is one of America’s top values and deserves respect. Terror groups, on the other hand, have no place in a civilized society. Is hate & violence becoming "normal" in America? What is the holy war Qanon is secretly plotting? Is Qanon's ultimate endgame to kill liberals? Thom is joined by historian & associate professor Dr. Thomas Lecaque.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alum of Brown University with degrees in Latin, Greek & Sanskrit and Founding Executive Director of Doctors For Cannabis Regulation, Brian C. Muraresku joins Thom to explore his new book The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name. Also National Progressive Town-Hall Meeting with Congressman Mark Pocan and listener questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Virginia's Election Proves America is Standing on the Edge of a New Populism. Neoliberalism is a wounded, dying animal. America is returning to populism, whether our politicians want it or not: the big question is will it be progressive or fascist populism? Citizen's United will dictate our future. Where is the Media?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As COP 26 continues, can oil companies continue funding climate disinformation to their advantage and the disadvantage to the planet? Is it all about corporate profit and hang the planet? Thom is joined by Richard Wiles of the Center for Climate Integrity. Former Chair of the California Democratic Party, Bill Press joins Thom to discuss where the Build Back Better Bill stands. Are Trump & His Cronies Guilty of Mass Murder? Where is the Media? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the GOP fails to purge itself of its racist politicians our future is grim. Will Sinema Become a Trumpian? Geeky Science - America Has To Stop Eating Plastic.  David Sirota joins Thom to look at the current wrangling over the reconciliation bill - and review the link between the democracy crisis and the failure to pass robust economic agenda that helps the working class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exposed: The Insidious Cancer at the Core of Democracy that Could Take Down Biden. Billionaires & their companies now own politicians -- and the Supreme Court set it all up with their poisonous Citizens United decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The filibuster is the world’s largest fig leaf, big enough to hide dozens of cowardly or bought-off senators of both parties, all at one time. An Open Letter in Defense of Democracy - Signed by Billy Kristol and Noam Chomsky and others...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and Frances Moore Lappe discuss how activists in the anti-war movement turned to vegetarianism as a sign of their commitment to non-violence. The book Diet for a Small Planet explains what we need to do to improve our diet, save the planet and have enough food for everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jurors in the Unite The Right Charlottesville Trial are Being Asked if They Listen To My Show - REALLY!? Thom speaks with Robert Costa, author of Peril: The Political War Against Biden. Investigative Journalist Greg Palast reports on the Donziger case. Chairman Adam Schiff joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the Equal Health Care For All Act and Trump's January 6th riot that almost ended democracy as we know it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court will be hearing the Mississippi Abortion Case on 12/1, which not only threatens abortion, but also the right to birth control, marriage, and even sex. Reproductive rights comedian Lizz Winstead weighs in. Also The GOP is trying to scare you with lies about inflation. but its for tricks for the American people and treats for the billionaires backing their party. Thom debates Jennifer Stefano, the Republican Strategist and Vice President-Commonwealth Foundation Fellow -Independent Women's Forum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kentucky, Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa reported the highest increases in the rates of workers who quit their jobs in August.  Employees quit or were hired at rates matching or exceeding the national average in the ten states with the highest rates of new infections of Covid-19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the facts come out about the January 6th insurrection, will our country continue down the road toward cruel oligarchy and violent fascism, or can we return to core American values of fairness, compassion, and a society that cares for all?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes former Republican Representative Joe Walsh, host, "White Flag w/Joe Walsh", author of "F--- Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is". Why are Republicans still lining up behind a would-be dictator? Also- are the stories Republicans tell about the economy coming true?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and "Sexy Liberal" John Fugelsang discuss how the GOP has repudiated every one of Jesus's teachings. Who thinks Covid is a sign of the 'End Times'? Also- what to do about the filibuster?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could Vice President Harris follow Richard Nixon and challenge the filibuster?  Stanford University Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Anna Lembke joins the show on her new book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Texas gerrymandering and other election-rigging in red states go into effect, will racist Republicans be able to hang on to power even as white people become a minority? Or is the Republican party going down in flames? Veteran Progressive congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom- will Democrats finally pass some form Build Back Better agenda or face the consequences in the upcoming midterms?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As money floods into real estate from giant investment firms, what are the stark consequences of making housing out of reach for many of our fellow Americans? When will America wake up and do something about the explosion of homelessness? Plus- Richard Wolff on the latest turn of the world economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If if we want to stop the destruction of the remnants of the last generation's middle class, it all starts with taxing the rich: The time is long past due for us to roll back the Reagan tax cuts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that right wing media has arguably killed more Americans than has tobacco, it’s time to consider a strategy like we used with cigarettes to balance their deadly lies and misinformation. Crazy Alert - Is Superman abandoning the "American Way" or Becoming a Man of the World? Right Wing Billionaires Are Telling Sinema to Jump & She Is Saying How High?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Far Down the Road Towards Fascism Has America gone? We are close to either a collapse or a renewal of democracy: which way will America go? Have we gone too far down the road toward fascism to stop an authoritarian takeover of our nation, or is there still time for genuine patriots to rescue our nation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why should America take the GOP seriously, about raising the debt ceiling, when the GOP is responsible for most of the national debt? Why public schools favor the wealthy in our current system and Republicans want to privatize education. Thom debates Republican strategist Jennifer Stefano, Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation and Fellow of the Independent Women's Forum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Shatner's tearful reflections from his brief journey to space and visualization of our fragile planet. Rebecca Vallas - Why the Work Requirement on the Child Tax Credit is a BAD Idea. Dr. Keisha N. Blain - Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You may not have heard about this nuclear disaster brewing in the tranquil Pacific Northwest. Tom Carpenter from the Handford challenge explains this impending disaster may be as destructive as Fukushima. Author of Hiding in Plain Sight Sarah Kendzior opines on her article that Merrick Garland is a mafia state enabler. Plus the deadly secret of the Black Flag GOPers is revealed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have we gone too far down the road toward fascism to stop an authoritarian takeover of our nation, or is there still time for genuine patriots to rescue our nation? Trump's coup is being carried out by people of low talents who don't want a real job. Greg Palast - "The California spills & the whole toxic hole that is the Port of Los Angeles. Professor Richard Wolff - Are people rejecting the, "do you want fries with that, minimum wage, economy? We're seeing changes in employment patterns and supply chains as a result of the pandemic - What changes are long term or short term and how will that change the economy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did listening to the radio change Jen Senko's dad and divide America? Author Jen Senko reveals how Fox News brainwashed her beloved father in Thom Hartmann's Conversations with Great Minds. Also, the little known beginnings of Kyrsten Sinema, Indigenous People's Day, and insights into the ultimate identity theft of your home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What have we learned about the morbidly rich from the Pandora Papers? Chuck Collins, author of the book 'The Wealth Hoarders' shares his insights with Thom.Plus- what is the connection between neo-liberalism and Brexit? And what's got the leader of the Republican Club of New Orleans so upset? And what's the connection between the 14th amendment and the national debt?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Biden can't get his agenda passed to prove that Democrats can govern in a way that benefits the common person, would the result be a Trump-style end to Democracy? Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener's questions on the topics of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why does Fox News require vaccination to enter their building, but pushes vaccine conspiracy on the air?- could the reason be Republicans hope Covid will destabilize Joe Biden's America? Also, reporter Greg Palast is back, with the strange case of a lawyer getting federal time for defending tribal lands from Chevron. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If an alliance of neoliberal billionaires & authoritarian Republican politicians succeed at blocking Biden’s progressive reforms or drag us into a recession - we are truly screwed. Plus Mike Rothschild joins the show on his new book, The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult and Conspiracy Theory of Everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1991, Anita Hill shed new light on sexual harassment when she testified during Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Thirty years later, while awareness is at an all-time high, society’s approach to dealing with gender-based violence socially, legally, and legislatively still falls far short of where it needs to be. In her recent book, BELIEVING: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence, Hill uses her decades of experience to show the pervasive impact of gender-based violence and what needs to change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.